Tag: life
member name: Kimberly Ripley
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November 01, 2007 09:52 AM EDT --
Of poetry I'm clueless.
I seldom write the things.
But try my hand in vain today
And pray good cheer it brings.
Acquaintances we meet each day,
And most they . . .
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April 05, 2008 10:05 PM EDT --
A friend is someone who doesn't mind seeing you at your worst. Rings of smudged mascara and matted hair won't deter friendship.
A friend is someone who'll laugh with . . .
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January 17, 2008 05:09 AM EST --
Greetings , Gather writers. It's Thursday! I can't wait to read what you have in store for me today. Since it's been a crazy week, I'd like to propose submitting some lively writing. . . .
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April 11, 2009 10:32 PM EDT --
My daughter went out for a walk this evening, and found a new neighbor had moved into the neighborhood......I'm glad she didn't step on him! He was hanging out right by my car. It's the first . . .
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May 06, 2009 10:01 PM EDT --
Since my younger daughter was homeschooled from grade 6-12 we didn't take part in a lot of the typical traditions her older siblings enjoyed. Elizabeth never cared about cliques. She befriended a . . .
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January 14, 2008 04:46 PM EST --
Formal attire typically means black tie or an evening gown for the ladies.
Casual attire runs the gamut these days...anything from jeans and sneakers to dress slacks and a nice sweater.
Business . . .
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March 08, 2009 10:55 PM EDT --
I'm an avid people watcher. Sometimes I come across intriguing physical facets of human beings and just can't get them out of my mind. Today I was wandering the beach over on Sanibel Island and . . .
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April 08, 2009 12:34 AM EDT --
Tomorrow I'll have the distinct pleasure of meeting an actual Gather friend in the flesh. I've always thought this would be so much fun, and I have been looking forward to it for many weeks now. . . .
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May 08, 2009 11:44 PM EDT --
Tonight while we were having dinner, my daughter jumped up from the table and exclaimed, "Look at the size of that guy in the backyard!"
I wasn't sure what that meant, so of course . . .
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December 11, 2007 05:14 PM EST --
Marjorie Tilton had been divorced since the 1930's. Divorce was a scandalous affair back then-especially when filed by the wife. But this was one feisty woman, and she wasn't one to be . . .
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January 08, 2008 09:58 AM EST --
Issue #23
Greetings, Gather writers, and welcome to this issue of Freelancing for Pleasure and Profit. Did you create a writing list of New Year's Resolutions? This is completely separate . . .
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March 24, 2009 04:23 PM EDT --
My sweet granddaughter Lilly celebrated her third birthday on Sunday, and the party was at our home. I lost count at 25 people, as they seemed to endlessly stream through our front door...all intent . . .
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April 13, 2009 12:00 AM EDT --
Your hair is gray. Don't you think you should color it?
You used to be so thin. What happened to you?
Don't you take care of yourself? You could really use a facial.
You don't . . .
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April 24, 2009 12:42 AM EDT --
Greetings from Savannah! We checked into a hotel just after midnight after leaving Fort Myers around 2:00 this afternoon. The driving was easy, and my daughter took over for a couple of hours while I . . .
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May 17, 2009 12:42 AM EDT --
I looked in the mirror today
And a stranger looked back
With lines on her face
And graying hair
When did it happen?
I played with the children
My own children's babies . . .
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June 06, 2009 12:08 AM EDT --
For the gift of words
A touch of grace
An inspiration....
I am grateful.
For the love of friends
The hope of tomorrow
A new beginning...
I feel renewed.
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October 15, 2009 11:47 AM EDT --
Greetings, Gather writers. It's not only Thursday, but the day is half gone!
I want to thank "Lynn, who's writing motto is Tabula rasa - Caveat lector (atwhatcost)" for hosting last Thursday's . . .
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September 20, 2008 11:36 PM EDT --
Aiden Cole McCarthy was born this evening at 8:09 PM, weighing in at 8 pounds even and measuring 21 inches long. My daughter Elizabeth and I stayed with Judy and Eric throughout the entire labor and . . .
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December 28, 2008 06:30 PM EST --
'Tis better to give than to receive.
There are times when this proves false, but even more times, however, when the phrase rings completely true. The act of giving becomes a gift...not . . .
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March 03, 2008 08:57 PM EST --
Filling in for John Philipp today was a treat...I truly enjoyed the many wonderful pieces s ubmitted in various states of humor. Featured pieces for today included:
"Corn Dog Cartoons" . . .
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